➕📚 Good luck to our 5th Grade Math Team as they travel to Columbia to compete in the State MCTM Math League Contest on Saturday!
We are proud of Jax Brown, Bridger Green, Kristian Winfrey, and Harper Fairley as they represent CES at the state math contest tomorrow. Best of luck, and go show what you know! 👏
“Let Your Kind Shine”
Kindness is everywhere at CES! The three recipients of this week's awards were nominated by a teacher or staff member for showing exceptional kindness. They received a sunshine keepsake and the opportunity to sit in the yellow sunshine chair over the next week to promote kindness throughout CES!
Ellie Davis (Mrs. Rain’s 1st Grade)
Ellie lets her kind shine every single day! She makes her classmates feel included and encouraged often. Ellie is the first person in our classroom to tell others "you can do it!" or ask "are you okay?" It is very rare if you ever see Ellie in any other mood than happy. Her kindness and bubbly personality can make her teacher and other adults at CES' entire day! Keep letting your kind shine, Ellie!
Madden Hibner (Mrs. Daugherty’s 2nd Grade)
I am so very proud of Madden and his amazing leadership skills. He is helpful to others without being a distraction. He is quiet, focused, kind, and always there for others! Great Job Madden!!
Jaxin Davis (Mrs. Davis’ 5th Grade)
Jaxin is an energetic and fun guy. He is kind to classmates and always tries hard. Thank you Jaxin for your positive influence. You are awesome!
CES Snapshots 📸
🎉 Congratulations to our 3rd Grade Spelling Bee Champion, Lennox Howe! 🐝
Lennox secured the win by correctly spelling the word “boulder.” We are also proud of all our finalists for showcasing their impressive spelling skills, confidence, and determination. Great job, everyone! 👏
Goal Getters!
Birthdays and Books 📚🎂
🎤✨ CES Has Talent! ✨
Our 1st grade and music class talent shows were filled with fun, creativity, and amazing talent! 🌟
✨ This past year, Chillicothe Elementary School was fortunate to have 37 dedicated Postal Pals and Oasis volunteers who exchanged letters with our 3rd grade students from October through April, building meaningful connections through the joy of writing and reading.
Today, more than 30 volunteers visited CES to reunite with their pen pals in person and enjoy snacks, conversation, and special memories together. To celebrate the occasion and encourage summer reading, each student received a book to take home and enjoy over the break.
A special thank you to Jane Frizzell, our Oasis Coordinator, for her outstanding leadership and dedication in organizing this impactful volunteer program. Her efforts continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and throughout our school community.
We are incredibly grateful for the friendships formed through this program and the joy it brings to both students and volunteers alike! 💙📚
Mrs. Marriotts first graders enjoyed visiting our Partners and Education Premier Eyecare Associates. We got to see the exam rooms and try on glasses.
Here’s to the Hornets of the Class of 2026 — best wishes for an unforgettable future!
Rains/Bonderer met up with their 4th grade buzz buddies one last time to experience the 2nd-5th playground and a quick tour of the 2nd grade hallway.
Our PTO was hard at work today — treating staff to ice cream and preparing for tomorrow’s popcorn party for our 3rd-5th grade students! 🍦🍿
We are so grateful for our amazing and involved PTO!
One of our favorite days at CES — Hornet Hive Day! ❤️❤️
Thank you to PTO member Shannon Mason for making this fun Spirit Shop Day possible for our students!
Our first graders had a fantastic time exploring the great outdoors during today’s visit to Poosey Conservation Area! It was a fun and educational experience, filled with hands-on learning and discovery in nature.
A special thank you to the Chillicothe FFA Litton Crusaders,Nancy Nowland, Mr. Patrick, and our amazing first grade teachers for facilitating a variety of engaging activities throughout the day.
Our kindergartners had a wonderful time on their field trip to InspireU, the new discovery center in St. Joseph! A BIG thank you to our chaperones for their support, and to the PTO for generously covering admission for all of our students. ❤️
Book Fair is open!
Marigold Recipients – 2025–26 School Year
At CES, the Marigold Award is an annual tradition given to staff members who embody the spirit of the marigold: encouraging, protecting, and uplifting those around them. Just like the marigold nurtures its garden, these recipients support and inspire students and colleagues with unwavering positivity.
Nominated by their peers, these incredible individuals make each day a little brighter. Congratulations to our 2025–26 Marigold Recipients:
Mrs. Hillary Beemer
Mr. Ben Coult
Mrs. Cinda Maasdam
A colleague shared that Mrs. Beemer “is always willing to lend a helping hand, offers solid advice, and goes above what is required.”
A colleague shared that Coach Coult “knows all 750 kids’ names and manages behavior like a superhero.”
Mrs. Maasdam was recognized for “her calm patience, positive attitude, and welcoming smile,” which bring stability and encouragement to students every day. She consistently goes above and beyond to support students and staff with kindness.
Thank you, Mrs. Beemer, Coach Coult and Mrs. Maasdam, for making CES a better place for all. Your uplifting energy keeps us blooming!
And to the many other marigolds at CES—those who lift spirits with a kind word, a helping hand, or a warm smile—your quiet acts of support and encouragement do not go unnoticed. Together, you make our school a garden of growth, care, and connection.
“Let Your Kind Shine”
Kindness is everywhere at CES! The three recipients of this week's awards were nominated by a teacher or staff member for showing exceptional kindness. They received a sunshine keepsake and the opportunity to sit in the yellow sunshine chair over the next week to promote kindness throughout CES!
Delilah Clements (Mrs. Reeter’s Kindergarten)
Delilah loves to create and make things! She is always making cards, hearts, pictures or other trinkets at home. Then she brings them to share with the children. Her pretty creations make the children smile.
Kruez Clinton (Mrs. Howe’s 2nd Grade)
Kruez is just the happiest kid. He comes in everyday with a big smile on his face. He is never sad or angry. He is friends with everyone and is always kind. He does whatever he is asked with a smile on his face even if it is a hard task. He is just an awesome kiddo! We love having Kruez in our class!
Austin Suddith (Mrs. Taylor’s 5th Grade)
Austin is always smiling and happy! He greets adults and classmates with a friendly and kind attitude daily. Austin’s joyful presence makes others happy just to be around. Austin makes our school a better place and we are so glad you are here!
Mrs. Wolf and Ms. Book’s first grade classes visited their partner in education, the Livingston County Children’s Library. Students enjoyed donuts and chocolate milk, made bubble blowing cups, decorated T-shirts, and sprayed them with a magic spray, and listened to stories. We love and treasure our partnership with the children’s library. Thank you to the staff for such a fun field trip.
Our 1st graders visited the Litton Center 🐖
They toured the farm and transplanted seeds that we previously planted. It was a beautiful day!
